Be sure when you are doing your Kegel’s that you concentrate on pelvic floor muscles specifically; try not to do any other exercises. You should squeeze for about 15 seconds several times per day.

It is important that you don’t overdo your Kegel’s particularly in early weeks after birth, or you may become very sore. Consider working up to doing three sets of ten repetitions over course of day.

- Goldenseal

- Mugwort

- Penny Royal

- Aloe Vera

- Black Cohosh

- Blue Cohosh

- Buchers Broom

- False Unicorn

- Feverfew

- Juniper

- Lady’s Mantle

- Wormwood

Most of these herbs are known for their ability to stimulate uterus, which might lead to premature contractions or miscarriage. That said, midwives have used some herbs in last trimester to help restart a stalled labor or initiate an overdue labor. It is essential that you not try to use any of these herbs however without first consulting a qualified healthcare provider. The consequences could be devastating.